NEJC15007 Welding Multi-Process Welders & Dual Wire Feeders

Northeastern Junior College in Lincoln County, Colorado is soliciting competitive quotes for the purchase of welding equipment through a quote solicitation process with a deadline of January 26, 2015 at 4:00 PM. The procurement seeks two Miller Dimension 452 Multi-Process Welders (Manufacturer's Part Number MIL 903254) and four Miller PKG Feeder D-74D dual wire feeders (Manufacturer's Part Number MIL 951204), with delivery required on or before March 1, 2015. The college proposes to trade in two Miller PKG 20 Series Feeders (22A) in like-new condition, contingent upon approval of fair price. All quotes must be submitted on a FOB Destination basis with shipping, handling, and delivery charges included in the quoted price, and must include detailed product descriptions responding to all specifications, warranty information, a completed W-9 form, and a Vendor Disclosure Statement. The award will be made on an "all-or-none" basis to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest total combined price and earliest delivery date. Vendors must be registered with the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) System prior to bid opening to have their quotes considered, unless inadequate competition exists among registered vendors.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference allowance for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that meet minimum specifications and provide required certification. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. All vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with Colorado's standard contractual provisions, including compliance with the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code, state employment laws, E-Verify requirements, and workers' compensation insurance obligations. Vendors must also certify their U.S. person status and comply with tax identification requirements through submission of a completed W-9 form. The solicitation does not specify an estimated award value or budget range; however, payment terms establish that the buyer will remunerate vendors within 45 days of receipt of acceptable products and a correct invoice. Northeastern Junior College reserves the right to accept or reject bids on each item separately or as a whole and to waive informalities or irregularities in its sole discretion.